New York, United States
1858
New York, United States
1839-1846
New York, United States
1764-1766
New York, United States
1843-1846
Washington, D.C., United States
1907-1990
San Juan Capistrano, United States
18th century
New York, United States
1840-1841
New York, United States
1870-1872
Washington, D.C., United States
1893-1913
New York, United States
1847
Washington, D.C., United States
1920
New York, United States
1846
Washington, D.C., United States
1954-1962
Washington, D.C., United States
1904-1955
Kakesbeck is one of the largest medieval fortifications in Münsterland and the oldest castle in Lüdinghausen. The imposingly grown complex originated in 1120 as a motte, a small hilltop tower castle. After numerous changes of ownership, the castle was extended onto two islands, but it was not until the 14th century that it underwent significant alterations and extensions under the von Oer family. The estate experienced its heyday in the middle of the 18th century, when it covered an area of almost one square kilometre and consisted of five further outer castles in addition to the core castle, which were secured by ramparts and moats.
The well-maintained condition of the castle today is thanks to the late Wilfried Grewing, the former lord of the castle. The foundation named after him has been particularly committed to preserving the property since 2020.